Cellular telephone having a touch screen user interface

ABSTRACT

A cellular telephone having a touch screen user interface is disclosed. The cellular telephone comprises a touch screen element positioned on a surface of the cellular telephone; display positioned above the touch screen element; and a keypad positioned below the touch screen element.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present invention relates to U.S. application Ser. No.______, entitled A FOLDABLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE FUNCTIONING ASA CELLULAR TELEPHONE AND A PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT (LF302US), and USapplication Ser. No. ______, entitled A USER INTERFACE FOR A CELLULARTELEPHONE FUNCTIONING AS A PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT (LF303US), allfiled on Dec. 2, 2002 by the same inventors as the present invention andassigned to the Assignee of the present invention.

CLAIMS FOR PRIORITY

[0002] Applicants claim priority of U.S. Application Serial No.60/384,942, entitled METHOD AND APPARATUS OF DISPLAYING INFORMATION ON AWIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE filed on May 31, 2002, and U.S.Application Serial No. 60/389,814, entitled METHOD AND APPARATUE OFDISPLAYING INFORMATION ON A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE filed on Jun.19, 2002, both filed by the same inventors as the present invention andassigned to the Assignee of the present invention, the entireapplications of which are incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] This disclosure relates generally to wireless communicationdevices, networks, and services, and more particularly to devices,networks, and methods for displaying information on a wirelesscommunication device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Since the discovery of two-way radios, wireless communicationshas continuously evolved. Over the last two decades, cellular telephoneshave become increasingly popular and widely used. As the number of usershas increased, the rates for airtime have decreased, further expandingthe market of users of cellular telephones. However, the increasingnumber of users of cellular telephones and the lower rates for serviceshave put financial pressure on wireless service providers. Inparticular, wireless service providers have had to invest in newnetworks to increase capacity to handle the additional users, whiletheir profit margins have decreased due to competition leading toreduced rates for service.

[0005] In order to address capacity and profit margin issues caused bythe increased number of subscribers and the reduced margins on services,wireless service providers have adopted digital cellular telephonenetworks, such as TDMA, CDMA or GSM networks. Such networks not onlyhave enabled more users on a network, but also have enabled additionalfeatures, such as email, short messaging service (SMS), enhancedmessaging service (EMS), or multimedia messaging service (MMS)messaging, which are well known in the art of cellular communications.More importantly, GPRS, EGDE, CDMA2000 and its derivatives, or otheradvanced networks have enabled a considerable increase in data orinformation content provided to wireless communication devices. GPRS isgenerally a feature of current digital cellular telephone networks thatenables an “always-on” service for wireless communication devices. Thatis, GPRS enables the display of data or information on a cellulartelephone instantaneously and continuously in a fashion which is similarto a computer user on the Internet using a T-1 line, which is well knownin the art.

[0006] Similarly, in order to increase the sale of cellular telephones,manufacturers and wireless service providers have been promoting newcellular telephones with color displays, also called color screens. Suchnew cellular telephones are intended to increase sales both through thesale of phones to new subscribers or replacement phones for existingsubscribers. The color displays on the new cellular telephones enablethe transfer of new types of data, such as pictures or photographs.

[0007] However, while such phones are being offered, no user interfaces,networks or services are providing features which can both increase theuse of the wireless communication device or increase revenues forservice providers. That is, while such improvements as color displays oncellular telephones and new networks such as GPRS or CDMA 2000 and itsderivatives exist, conventional cellular telephones and servicesprovided by wireless service providers are significantly deficient inproviding new content which is adapted to be displayed by a colordisplay on a cellular telephone or transmitted on an “always-on”network, such as a GPRS network. Similarly, the user interfaces of suchconventional cellular telephones are not adapted to display the newcontent which could be provided to color displays on cellulartelephones. More importantly, many parties who enable the provision ofcontent and services to users of wireless communication devices aremissing significant revenue opportunities. That is, because of the lackof features for wireless communication devices and services provided bywireless service providers, wireless service providers, contentproviders, Internet service providers, and others are missingopportunities for generating additional revenue for their content orservices.

[0008] As more people wish to carry a wireless communication device suchas cellular telephone with them, there is a greater demand for smallerdevices. However, at the same time, there is an increased demand formore content to be provided to users to increase revenue to serviceproviders. With smaller devices, it is becoming increasingly difficultto provide more content to the devices. One significant barrier is thesize of the display on current wireless communication devices. Further,the user interfaces currently provided are inadequate for enabling thedisplay of content on a wireless communication device.

[0009] Accordingly, there is a need for a wireless communication devicefor displaying a greater amount of content, and methods for displaying agreater amount of content to a wireless communication device.

[0010] Accordingly, there is a need for an improved wirelesscommunication device for enabling the display of a greater amount ofcontent and features provided on wireless communication networks.

[0011] There is a further need for improved wireless communicationnetworks for providing a greater amount of content to a user of awireless communication device.

[0012] There is a further need for improved wireless communicationservice features for providing a greater amount of content to user of awireless communication device.

[0013] Finally, there is a need for methods of generating revenue foradvanced wireless communication networks which provide service to newwireless communication devices, such as cellular telephones having aplurality of displays.

[0014] Accordingly, there is a need for devices, networks and methodsfor providing a greater amount of content to a wireless communicationdevice.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015]FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an alternate embodiment of a wirelesscommunication device according to the present invention

[0016]FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a wireless communication networkaccording to the present invention;

[0017]FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an alternate embodiment of a wirelesscommunication network according to an alternate embodiment of thepresent invention;

[0018]FIG. 4 is a timing diagram showing the relationship betweenentities in the wireless communication network of FIG. 3;

[0019]FIG. 5 is a side view of a wireless communication device accordingto the present invention;

[0020]FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 5 according to the present invention;

[0021]FIG. 7 is a top plan view of an alternate embodiment of thewireless communication device of FIG. 5 according to the presentinvention;

[0022]FIG. 8 is a side view of a wireless communication device accordingto the present invention;

[0023]FIG. 9 is a side view of the wireless communication device of FIG.8 when opened according to the present invention;

[0024]FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 9 according to the present invention;

[0025]FIG. 11 is a top plan view of an alternate embodiment of thewireless communication device of FIG. 9 according to the presentinvention;

[0026]FIG. 12 is a top plan view of a wireless communication device whenclosed according to the present invention;

[0027]FIG. 13 is a side view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 12 when open according to the present invention;

[0028]FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 12 when opened according to the present invention;

[0029]FIG. 15 is a top plan view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 12 when opened according to an alternate embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0030]FIG. 16 is a top plan view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 12 when opened according to an alternate embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0031]FIG. 17 is a top plan view of a wireless communication deviceaccording to the present invention;

[0032]FIG. 18 is a side view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 17 when closed according to the present invention;

[0033]FIG. 19 is a side view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 17 when opened according to the present invention;

[0034]FIG. 20 is a top plan view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 17 according to the present invention;

[0035]FIG. 21 is a side view of a wireless communication device of FIG.20 when opened fully according to the present invention;

[0036]FIG. 22 is a top plan view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 20 when fully open according to the present invention;

[0037]FIG. 23 is a top plan view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 21 when closed according to an alternate of the present invention;

[0038]FIG. 24 is a top plan view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 23 when fully opened according to the present invention;

[0039]FIG. 25 is a top plan view of the wireless communication devicewhen closed according to an alternate embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0040]FIG. 26 is side view of the wireless communication device of FIG.25 when fully opened according to the present invention;

[0041]FIG. 27 is top plan view of a wireless communication device ofFIG. 25 when fully opened according to the present invention;

[0042]FIG. 28 is side view of the wireless communication deviceaccording to an alternate embodiment of the present invention;

[0043]FIG. 29 is to plan view of one side of the wireless communicationdevice of FIG. 28 when closed according to the present invention;

[0044]FIG. 30 is top plan view of the other side of the wirelesscommunication device of FIG. 28 when closed according to the presentinvention;

[0045]FIG. 31 is side view of the wireless communication device of FIG.28 when opened according to the present invention;

[0046]FIG. 32 is top plan view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 28 when opened according to the present invention;

[0047]FIG. 33 is front view of the wireless communication deviceaccording to an alternate embodiment of the present invention;

[0048]FIG. 34 is side view of the wireless communication device of FIG.33 when closed according to the present invention;

[0049]FIG. 35 is side view of the wireless communication device of FIG.33 when opened according to the present invention;

[0050]FIG. 36 is top plan view of the wireless communication device ofFIG. 33 when opened according to the present invention;

[0051]FIG. 37 is a tree diagram showing an example of available contentaccording to the present invention;

[0052]FIG. 38 is a series of displays showing a user interface accordingto the present invention;

[0053]FIG. 39 is a series of displays showing a user interface accordingto an alternate embodiment of the present invention;

[0054]FIG. 40 is a series of displays showing a user interface accordingto an alternate embodiment according to the present invention;

[0055]FIG. 41 is a series of displays showing a user interface forediting a slide show according to an alternate embodiment according tothe present invention;

[0056]FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a method of providing a wirelesscommunication device having a plurality of displays according to thepresent invention;

[0057]FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a method of providing a wirelesscommunication device having a plurality of displays according to thepresent invention;

[0058]FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a method of displaying informationcontent according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention;

[0059]FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a method of displaying content on awireless communication device according to an alternate embodiment ofthe present invention;

[0060]FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a method of displaying content on awireless communication device according to an alternate embodiment ofthe present invention;

[0061]FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a method of displaying content on awireless communication device according to an alternate embodiment ofthe present invention according to the present invention;

[0062]FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a method of providing a displayhaving multifunction capability according to an alternate embodiment ofthe present invention;

[0063]FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a method of providing separate userinterfaces for display according an alternate embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0064]FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a method of enabling a user toreview information according to an alternate embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0065]FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a method of displaying informationon a wireless communication device according to an alternate embodimentof the present invention;

[0066]FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a method of displaying informationon a wireless communication device according to an alternate embodimentof the present invention;

[0067]FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a method of saving power whendisplaying content on a wireless communication device according to analternate embodiment of the present invention;

[0068]FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a method of enabling remote accessfor services associated with a wireless communication device accordingto the present invention; and

[0069]FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a method of creating a slide showaccording to the present invention;

[0070]FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a method of customizing contentprovided to a wireless communication device according to the presentinvention; and

[0071]FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a method of displaying informationon a wireless communication device according to an alternate embodimentof the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0072] The present disclosure provides numerous unique and novelfeatures, user interfaces, services, communication networks, wirelesscommunication devices, and revenue-generating business methods relatedto providing information and/or picture file content to wirelesscommunication devices. Unlike conventional wireless communicationdevices, such as cellular telephones or pagers, which rely primarily onthe transmission of voice or simple data respectively, the methods anddevices of the present disclosure enable the transmission of advancedcontent to novel wireless communication devices by way of novel wirelesscommunication networks. In particular, the present disclosure describeswireless communication devices, preferably having a plurality ofdisplays including one or more color displays, which display informationcontent, such as picture files, text, or advanced picture content, froma wireless service provider. Advanced picture content refers to thedisplay of one or more picture files using display functions, such asscreensavers, slide shows, location-based information, streaming videos,the display of information related to picture files, or both. Picturefiles means any type of icon, graphic, digital image or photograph,design, background screen, etc., stored in any type of standard orproprietary format, such as JPEG, GIFF, TIFF, etc. Similarly, thepresent disclosure describes networks for enabling the transmission ofadvanced picture content from a wireless communication network to awireless communication device. More importantly, the devices of thepresent disclosure preferably include a plurality of displays, or asingle display having a plurality of display areas, for separatelydisplaying pictures and other information. The other information couldbe text information related to the displayed picture, or functions ofthe wireless communication device. Such text information could includeadvertisements, coupons, or other promotional information from a vendor.Further, the present disclosure provides new and unique methods forgenerating revenue by providing advanced picture content to a wirelesscommunication device.

[0073] One significant advantage of the present inventions is that auser view a picture file as well as other information or functions ofthe wireless communication device without having to close the picturefile or have a portion of the picture file obscured when cursoringthrough text or other information associated with the picture file.Further, a user of the wireless communication device will becomefamiliar with the location of particular content, such as user interfaceicons, text or picture files. Also, the methods and devices of thepresent invention can significantly reduce power consumed by a displayof a wireless communication device by placing one or more displays of aplurality of displays of a device in a low power mode when only one isin use. While a number of specific embodiments are shown, it iscontemplated that a particular feature(s) of one specific embodimentcould be incorporated on another embodiment.

[0074] Turning now to FIG. 1, a block diagram of the wirelesscommunication device 100 is shown. In particular, a control circuit 102is coupled to a transmitter 104 and to a receiver 106. The transmitterand receiver are coupled to an antenna 108 for transmitting andreceiving RF communication signals, as is well known in the art. Thewireless communication device 100 preferably includes a digital signalprocessor (DSP)/application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) 110. TheDSP/ASIC 110 is coupled to the transmitter 104 and the receiver 106, andis adapted to enable communication of digital signals between thecontrol circuit 102 and the transmitter 104 and the receiver 106. Thewireless communication device 100 also preferably includes a localwireless transceiver 112. The local wireless transceiver 112 could beany low-power local wireless transceiver which would enable short rangecommunication to another device. The local wireless transceiver 112could communicate on any wireless protocol, such as infrared, Bluetooth,IEEE 802.11, or some other local wireless communication protocol. Acommunication port 114 is also preferably coupled to the control circuit102 to enable a wired communication link to another device, such asanother wireless communication device 100 or a different device such asa laptop or desktop computer. The communication port 114 could enablecommunication between the devices by way of any wired communicationprotocol, such as RS-232, or some proprietary protocol.

[0075] A global positioning system (GPS) Unit 116 is also preferablycoupled to the control circuit 102 to provide location information tothe control circuit. That is, the GPS unit 114 can provide the locationinformation related to the location of the wireless communication device100, as is well known in the art. Although a GPS unit is shown, anyother circuit or software for providing location information of thewireless communication device 100 could be employed according to thepresent disclosure. For example, triangulation using base stations in awireless communication network, as is well known in the art, could beused to provide less accurate location information related to thewireless communication device 100. An application program interface(API) 118 is also coupled to the control circuit 102 to provide anapplication interface, as is well known in the art.

[0076] A memory 120 comprising a picture memory 121 and a profile 122 isalso preferably coupled to the control circuit. As will become apparentin reference to the remaining figures, various data, such as picturefiles, information data, and other information could be stored in thepicture memory 121. Similarly, user data could be stored in the profileportion 122. Memory 120 could be incorporated in a single memory device,or a plurality of memory devices, as is well known in the art. Inparticular, a combination of memory devices, such as a read-only memory(ROM), a random-access memory (RAM), or an EEPROM could be employed, asis well known in the art, depending upon the nature of the informationstored in the memory. Although the memory is shown partitioned into apicture memory 121 and a profile portion 122, such a partitioning ismerely shown by way of example, and the memory could be partitioned inany way.

[0077] Finally, a user interface 123 is coupled to the control circuit102 to enable a user of the wireless communication device 100 totransmit and receive information with a device by way of a communicationnetwork. In particular, a keypad 123 is coupled to the control circuit102 to enable entry of information which can be provided by way of adisplay driver 126 to a display 128, a display 129, or a display 130 ofthe user interface 123. The keypad could be a numeric keypad havingalphanumeric-entry capability, or could be a full QWERTY keypad foreasier entry of alphanumeric characters. As will be described in moredetail in reference to other figures, the displays could be positionedat different locations on the wireless communication device. Thedisplays could all be color displays, black and white displays, or acombination of color and black and white. The displays preferablycomprise full color liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The displays couldbe used for displaying information including pictures, text, icons,functional icons, etc. stored in the wireless communication device,downloaded from a wireless communication network, or viewed or capturedby the digital camera 142. The displays could also have a predeterminedfunction, such as displaying text, picture files or a user interface andits associated functional icons. Finally, the displays could representportions of a single display dedicated to one or more particularfunctions.

[0078] The user interfaces further comprises audio circuitry 134, whichincludes a microphone 136 and a speaker 138. The control circuit 102 andaudio circuit 134 also preferably enable voice-activated communication,including voice recognition communication as well as speakerphonecapability. Such voice recognition circuitry and/or software could beemployed in the wireless communication device or at the serviceprovider. Finally, a memory card 125, such as a compact flash card ormultimedia memory card, would enable the storage of one or more picturefiles or other information taken by a digital camera 142 having a lenson the camera or stored in the memory 120, or provided to controlcircuit 102 for display or downloaded to the memory 120 for laterdisplay. Although an exemplary wireless communication device 100 isshown, the features and functions of the wireless communication device100 could be employed in other functional arrangements, or by otherfunctional blocks which are well known in the art. The wirelesscommunication device 100 as shown in FIG. 1 is merely an exemplarydevice showing the fundamental features of a wireless communicationdevice employing the features and functions described in the presentdisclosure.

[0079] Turning now to FIG. 2, a block diagram shows a wirelesscommunication network according to the present disclosure. Inparticular, the wireless communication network 200 comprises a wirelessservice provider 202. Wireless service provider 202 preferably comprisesa service provider server 204, which is coupled to a wirelesscommunication network 206 by way of a communication link 208. Theservice provider server 204 could be operated by the same entity and onthe same premises as the wireless communication network 206, or could beseparate from the wireless communication network 206. For example, thewireless service provider 202 could be any cellular telephone serviceprovider, personal communications services (PCS) service provider, orsome other wireless service provider, which provides both the wirelesscommunication network 206 having the base stations and telecommunicationequipment (which are well known in the art to enable the transmission ofRF communication signals on a wireless communication network), as wellas the service provider server 204 having the necessary servers toenable the features and services of the present disclosure.Alternatively, the service provider servers could be provided by aseparate entity from a wireless communication network 206 according tothe present disclosure.

[0080] In addition to communicating with the landline communicationnetwork 230, which could enable communication with a communicationdevice 240, such as a laptop or desktop computer having a display 242and a keyboard 244 by way of a communication link 246, the wirelessservice provider 202 communicates with wireless communication devices,such as the wireless communication device 100, by way of a communicationlink 250. For purposes of this disclosure, a wireless communicationdevice is any portable radio frequency (RF) communication deviceenabling bi-directional communication, such as a cellular telephone,pager, or combined cellular telephone/personal digital assistant.Because such devices are easily transportable and accessible by a userin any situation, a user can frequently and conveniently benefit fromthe advanced picture content or other information. In the category ofwireless communication devices, such devices could be separated intowireless data communication devices, such as pagers, wireless voicecommunication devices, such as cellular telephones, or wirelessvoice/data communication devices, which are the most common and include,for example, digital cellular telephones, PCS telephones or otherwireless telephony devices having data capabilities, such as email, SMS,EMS or MMS. In contrast, portable or laptop computers that can beadapted to enable wireless communication or PDAs that merely receivewireless data, would not be considered wireless communication devices,but rather portable computers.

[0081] Further, the wireless service provider 202 could communicate withsuch as a portable computer 252, having a display and keypad, by way ofa communication link 254, and the wireless communication device 100could communicate by a communication link 260. Communication link 260could be, for example, a wired connection, such as a standard RS-232connection, or some other wired protocol, or a wireless connection, suchas a local area network connection or a wide area network connection.The local area network connection could be, for example, a Bluetoothconnection, an IEEE 802.11 connection, an infrared connection, or someother low-power, wireless local connection. Similarly, the wirelesscommunication device 100 can communicate with a landline networkedcomputer by way of a communication link 262. The communication link 262could also be such a wired or wireless connection as communication link260. Alternatively, the landline networked computer 240 couldcommunicate with the wireless communication device 100 by way of thecommunication link 246 to the land line telecom network 230 and thewireless communication network 204. Finally, a second wirelesscommunication device 256, similar or identical to wireless communicationdevice 100, could communicate with any other device in the wirelesscommunication network 200, including the wireless communication device100, by way of a wireless communication link 258, or any other similarcommunication link shown with respect to wireless communication device100. As will become apparent in reference to the remaining figures, theelements of the wireless communication network 200 can be used toimplement many of the features, services, user interfaces, and otheraspects of the present disclosure.

[0082] Turning now to FIG. 3, a wireless communication network having anumber of elements which implement features or provide servicesaccording an alternate embodiment of the present invention is shown. Inparticular, a wireless service provider 302 communicates with a contentprovider 304 to receive content. The content provider 304 could provideany type of content, such as news, weather, sports, points of interest,location-based content, or any other variety of content which thewireless service provider 602 could provide to its subscribers by way ofthe wireless communication device 100. The content provider 304 couldalso communicate with an internet service provider (ISP) 306 to providecontent to a device 100 by way of the communication device 240.Alternatively, the wireless service provider 302 could communicatedirectly with an Internet service provider to provide information to thewireless communication device 100. Finally, the wireless serviceprovider 302 could communicate directly with an advertiser 308, orindirectly with the advertiser 308 by way of an advertising agency 310.The advertiser 308 or advertising agency 310 could provideadvertisements to the wireless service provider 302, which could in turnbe provided to the wireless communication device 100 or thecommunication device 244, according to methods, features, or services ofthe present disclosure.

[0083] Turning now to FIG. 4, a timing diagram shows an example of abusiness method for enabling the communication of content, such asadvanced picture content to a wireless communication device 100. Inparticular, an end user of the wireless communication device enters intoa contract or other arrangement for the provision of services with thewireless service provider 302 at a step 402. The wireless serviceprovider also enters into a contract or other provisioning arrangementwith an advertising agency 310 at a step 404. The advertising agencyalso enters into an agreement with an advertiser 308 at a step 406. Theadvertiser 308 preferably provides advertisement to the advertisingagency 310 at a step 408. The advertising agency in turn provides theadvertisements to the wireless service provider 302 at a step 410.

[0084] The user of the wireless communication device 100 thencommunicates with the wireless service provider 302 at a step 412. Forexample, the user of the wireless communication device could requestcertain services which require either content from the content provider304 or an internet service provider 306, or agree to receiveadvertisements from either advertiser 308 or advertising agency 310 ascompensation for also receiving information or advanced picture contentat a step 412. Accordingly, the wireless service provider providescontent and/or advertisement to the wireless communication device 100 ata step 414.

[0085] As will be described in more detail in reference to the remainingfigures, the user can then access additional information or purchase aproduct from the advertiser 306 at a step 416. In response to therequest from the end user, the advertiser 308 provider informationand/or products to the end user at a step 418. The advertiser thenprovides the advertising agency with a percentage of revenue generatedat a step 420, and the advertising agency 310 provides a percentage ofrevenue generated to the wireless service provider at a step 422.Although the various steps are shown in a particular order, the order ofthe various steps could vary as should be apparent. Similarly, stepscould be omitted or equivalent transactions as to those shown could beemployed according to the present disclosure.

[0086] Turning now to FIGS. 5-7, one embodiment of a wirelesscommunication device according to the present disclosure is shown. Inparticular, a front housing 502 and a rear housing 504 generally containthe wireless communication device 100. A battery 506 is coupled to thehousings to power the wireless communication device. A user interfaceactuator 508, which will be described in more detail in reference toother figures, and a keypad 510 are also shown. This user interfaceactuator is shown as a multifunction dial, such a Jog Dial™ actuatorfrom Sony Corporation commonly provided on their cellular telephones.However, other multifunction actuators disclosed in this application orknown in the art could be employed according to the present invention.It will be understood that components or features of the variousembodiments can be interchanged as desired. An eject key 512 enables theejection of a memory device, such as memory device 125, from a useraccessible slot 415. Finally, a lens 516 is shown on the back of thewireless communication device.

[0087] As can be seen in the top plan view of FIG. 6, a first display602 is shown above the keypad. The first display 602 could be used fordisplaying text or other information. A second display 604, which couldbe a color liquid crystal display (LCD), is also shown. Keypad 510comprises a user interface keypad 606 having a plurality of userinterface actuator keys, and a conventional numeric keypad 608. The userinterface actuator keys could be hard keys (i.e. having predeterminedfunctions which may be printed on the key) or soft keys (i.e. where thefunction of the key is displayed above the key in the display andchanges).

[0088] The user interface comprising the user interface actuator 508 andkeypad 606 can be used in conjunction with each other, as well anoptional touchscreen feature of the displays 602 and 604. As will bedescribed in more detail in reference to other figures, the userinterface comprising the user interface actuator 508 and keypad 606 canbe used to control the content of screen 602 and 604, either directly orindirectly. For example, by enabling the selection of features orfunctions in the display 602, the user may affect the content displayedin display 604. Also shown on the housing of the wireless communicationdevice is a power key 610, a speaker 612, and a microphone 614. Alsoshown in FIG. 7 is a stylus 702 for enabling a touch-screen display, aswill be described in reference to remaining figures. Finally, theembodiment of FIG. 7 shows the user interface actuator 508 positionednear the top of the phone to be used to control display 604,alternatively to directly control the content of display 604.

[0089] One particular application of the wireless communication deviceshaving a plurality of displays according to the present invention is thedownloading of content having one or more picture files from a wirelesscommunication network, and separately displaying the picture file on onedisplay, and information related to the picture file on another display.Alternatively, the wireless communication devices of the presentinvention could be used as a digital camera, where one display could beused as a view finder or for displaying a picture that had been taken,while the other display could be used to (i) control the functions ofthe camera, or (ii) enter text related to the picture to store with thepicture, or include in a MMS message text to be displayed as a part of ascreen saver or slide show. Although two displays are shown, thewireless communication devices and methods could also employ a singledisplay which is partitioned by function, as will be shown in laterembodiments. For example, a single display could have a firstpredetermined portion to display text or icons associated with variousfunctions of the device, while a second portion could be used for thedisplay of pictures. Such an alternate embodiment would enjoy thebenefits of the present invention, such as power saving, where a portionof the display could be deactivated or placed in low power mode toreduce battery consumption.

[0090] Turning now to FIGS. 8-11, an alternate embodiment of thewireless communication device of the present disclosure is shown. Thewireless communication device of FIG. 8 generally comprises an upperportion 802 which is coupled to a lower portion 804 by a hinge 806. Auser interface actuator 808 enables the selection of content on thewireless communication device. The user interface actuator 808 could beany type of multifunction switch, such as a plurality of buttonsenabling cursoring up and down and selection, a dial type switch, whichis rotatable and pressable, or the like enabling a user to rotatethrough a menu and select an entry of the menu by pressing the dial. Thewireless communication device also preferably includes an eject key 812to eject a memory device from a slot 814 and a battery 816. Finally, alens 818 for an embedded digital camera is shown.

[0091] As shown in FIG. 9, when the wireless communication device isopened, and the upper portion is moved to a second position, a keypad902 is exposed. Also shown in FIG. 10, a first display 1002 and a seconddisplay 10004. The embodiment of FIGS. 8-10 preferably includes a userinterface keypad 1006 having a plurality of user interface actuatorkeys, and a conventional numerice keypad 1008. Alternatively, the firstdisplay 1002 and/or the second display could be a touch screen display.Finally, the wireless communication device also preferably includes apower key 1010, a microphone 1012, and a speaker 1014.

[0092] Finally, as shown in FIG. 11, an alternate embodiment of thewireless communication device includes a touch-screen display 1102 on alower housing, and a stylus 1104 for actuating the touch-screen display.As can be seen in FIG. 11, the use of a display substantially coveringthe upper housing 1004, and the touch-screen display 1102 covering asubstantial portion of the lower housing 804. An area for displayingtext 1106, and user interface actuator keypad 1108 and conventionalalphanumeric keypad 1110 are shown in dashed lines to indicate that theyare currently present, but could be replaced, depending upon theselection by a user. Although the upper portion 802 and the lowerportion 804 of the wireless communication device in this and otherembodiments of “foldable” or “clamshell” phones described herein areshown in parallel planes when open, the portions could be moved to anangle with respect to one another to enable a more ergodynamicarrangement when used for voice telephony.

[0093] Turning now to FIGS. 12-16, an alternate embodiment of a wirelesscommunication device of the present disclosure is shown. In particular,the wireless communication device comprises a lower housing 1202 coupledto an upper housing 1204 having a lens 1206 by a hinge 1208.Alternatively, the area occupied by the lens could be left open, whereinthe open area exposes the display, and optionally surrounds a raiseddisplay. Finally, a speaker 1214, and a microphone 1212 are included Asshown in this and other embodiments of foldable phones, the microphoneand speaker are preferably exposed when in the closed position to enableaudio content to be received from or provided to a user, depending uponthe application. The speaker, such a speaker used in a device enablinghandsfree communication, is therefore capable of a providing audiorelated to content shown in the display through the lens 1206 to a userwho may be holding the device at arms length.

[0094] As shown in FIG. 13, when the upper housing 1204 is moved to asecond position, a keypad 1302 is exposed. Also visible in the side viewof FIG. 13 is a user interface actuator 1304 comprising up and down keysfor cursoring and a “select” key in the center. The wirelesscommunication device also preferably includes an eject key 1306 to ejecta memory device from a slot 1308, and a battery 1310.

[0095] As shown in FIG. 14, a first display 1402 on the lower housingand a second display 1404 on the upper housing is visible. A userinterface keypad 1406 having a plurality of user interface actuator keysand a conventional numeric keypad 1408 are provided on the lowerhousing. The user interface actuator keypad 1406 is available, alone orin conjunction with user interface actuator 1304 to control the display1402 and/or display 1404 when the wireless communication device isopened. Also shown on the housing of the wireless communication deviceis a power key 1410. A second speaker 1418 adapted to provide audiodirectly to the ear could be provided to enable a conventional voicecall.

[0096] Finally, as shown in FIG. 15, the user interface actuator keypad1406 could be positioned at the bottom of the lower housing. Thepositioning of the user interface actuator keypad 1406 would preferablybe accessible when the device is closed to enable, alone or incombination with user interface actuator 1304, the selection ofinformation on the first display 1402 through the transparent lens 1206.Finally, as shown in FIG. 16, a touch screen display 1601 having an areafor displaying text 1602, and user interface actuator keypad 1606 andconventional alphanumeric keypad 1608 are shown in dashed lines toindicate that they are currently present, but could be replaced,depending upon the selection by a user.

[0097] Turning now to the embodiments of FIGS. 17-26, alternateembodiments of a wireless communication device a rubberkeypad/touch-screen design according to the present disclosure areshown. In particular, a main housing portion 1702 comprises a firstdisplay 1704. A keypad portion 1706 preferably has a user interfacekeypad 1708 and a conventional numeric keypad 1710. The keys arepreferably rubberized, flexible keys which are movably attached to thekeypad portion and, when pressed, extend to a touch-screen below (shownin FIG. 19) to actuate the touch-screen. The keypad portion 1706 iscoupled to the main housing 1702 by a hinge 1712 and is movable withrespect to the main housing. A user interface actuator 1714 positionedon the side of the wireless communication device enables easy thumboperation of the user interface. Finally, a speaker 1716, and amicrophone 1718 are positioned on the housing of the wirelesscommunication device.

[0098] As shown in FIG. 18, the wireless communication device alsopreferably includes an eject key 1802 to eject a memory device from aslot 1804 and a battery 1806. Finally, a lens 1808 is positioned on thehousing 1702 to enable digital photography. When the keypad portion 1706is moved to an open position, a second display 1902 is exposed. A userinterface keypad 1904 is also optionally disposed below the display1902, and can be used, alone or in conjunction with user interfaceactuator 1704 to control display 1904 and/or display 1702. According toone embodiment, user interface actuator 1714 could control the display1704, while the user interface keypad 1904 could control the display ofdisplay 1902. Also shown in FIG. 19 is a power key 1908.

[0099] As shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 20-22, the wirelesscommunication device is similar to the embodiment of FIG. 17 except thata single display 2002 is employed. A special hinge 2004 enables movementof the keypad portion from the front of the device to behind the deviceas shown in FIG. 21. When the keypad element 1706 is moved to a positionbehind the main housing 1702, the entire display is exposed as shown inFIG. 22. The display is preferably a touch screen display and preferablycould function as a PDA or a wireless communication device. As shown inthe embodiment of FIGS. 23-24, either user interface keypad 1708 or 2402is exposed when the keypad is covering the display or behind the device.

[0100] As shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 25-27, an alternateembodiment of the wireless communication device having a “swivel”display is shown. The wireless communication device has a screen portion2502, which is coupled to a main body portion 2504 by a hinge element2506. The screen portion includes a display 2508, which could be a touchscreen display, and enable operation of the device as a PDA when closedas shown in FIG. 25. The device preferably includes user interfaceactuator keys 2510 below the screen and another user interface actuator2513 on the side of the device. Also shown on the housing of thewireless communication device is a microphone 2512, and a power key2514. A speaker 2514 could be incorporated in the hinge element 2506 orposition adjacent the hinge element at the top of the screen portion.

[0101] When the screen portion 2502 is swivled clockwise orcounterclockwise with respect to the main body portion as shown in FIG.25, the device can be opened as shown in FIG. 26. The actuator keys 2510are preferably recessed to prevent any interference when the screenportion is swivled. Also shown in the side view of FIG. 26 is a kaypad2602, an eject key 2604 to eject a memory device from a slot 2606, and abattery 2610. A lens 2612 is positioned on the back of the main body2504. Finally, as shown in FIG. 27, a second display 2702 is visibleabove a keypad 2704.

[0102] Turning now to FIGS. 28-32, an alternate embodiment of a wirelesscommunication device of the present disclosure is shown. According to aunique feature of the present embodiment, both displays are visible bothwhen opened and closed, and can operate separately, and have separateand independent functions when closed, or operate together when opened.However, it will be understood that the hardware and/or software for thetwo portions of the device could physically reside together in oneportion. The wireless communication device comprises a first portion2802 and a second portion 2804 coupled together by a hinge. The wirelesscommunication device also preferably includes a keypad 2808, a userinterface actuator 2810, an eject key 2811 to eject a memory device froma slot 2812, and a battery 2814. As shown in the front view of thedevice, display 2902 is exposed above a user interface keypad 2904 and anumeric keypad 2906. Also shown on the housing of the wirelesscommunication device is a power key 2908, a microphone 2910, and aspeaker 2912. Having an internal antenna, the first portion 2802 enablesoperation of the device as a cellular telephone. However, as shown inback view of the device in FIG. 30, a second display 3002 and a userinterface keypad 3004 enables operation of the device as a PDA. However,when the device is “opened,” the display 3002 can be used to displayadditional content, such as picture files, along with associatedinformation in the first display 2902 as described herein.

[0103] Turning now to FIGS. 33-36, an alternate embodiment of a wirelesscommunication device of the present disclosure is shown. In particular,the wireless communication device comprises a lower housing 3302 coupledto an upper housing 3304 having a display 3306 by a hinge 3308, as shownin FIG. 33. The display could be a conventional display for displayingcaller ID information, or could be a color display which could be usedas a viewfinder for a digital camera embodied in or coupled to thewireless communication device. A user interface actuator 3310 is alsovisible on the side of the wireless communication device. Finally, amicrophone 3312 and a speaker 3314 are included. As shown in the sideview in FIG. 34 is a battery 3404, an eject key 3406 to eject a memorydevice from a slot 3408, and a lens 3410.

[0104] As shown in the side view of FIG. 35, a keypad 3502 is visible.As shown in plan view of FIG. 36, a second display 3602 on the upperhousing and a third display 3604 on the lower housing are visible. Auser interface keypad 3606 having a plurality of user interface actuatorkeys and a conventional numeric keypad 3608 are provided on the lowerhousing. The user interface actuator keypad 3606 is available, alone orin conjunction with user interface actuator 3310 to control the display3602 when the wireless communication device is opened. Also shown on thehousing of the wireless communication device is a power key 3610. Asecond speaker 3618 adapted to provide audio directly to the ear couldbe provided to enable a conventional voice call.

[0105] Turning now to FIG. 37, a flowchart shows a portion of a usermenu for a wireless communication device. In particular, as can be seenin the flowchart, conventional features or options of a wirelesscommunication device can be accessed by a user interface. Further,advanced content, such as multimedia content, can also be accessed. Itwill be understood that the aspects of the user interface could beincorporated with other features of a wireless communication device, andconversely, that the specific applications and features related tomultimedia could be incorporated in any wireless communication devicehaving any other user interface or menu structure. The various optionsfor multimedia, and the categories which can be selected are shown byway of example, and are not intended to be an exclusive or comprehensivelist. The multimedia options and associated categories are merelyprovided by way of example, and for purposes of showing applications ofthe user interface of the present invention in FIGS. 34-37.

[0106] Turning now to FIG. 38, a pair of displays which aresimultaneously visible and an associated user interface are shown. Thedisplays and user interface are representative of displays and a userinterface which could be incorporated in any of the wirelesscommunication devices described previously. Further, while two separatedisplays are shown, the features of the user interface described inFIGS. 38-41 could be incorporated in a device having a single displaywhich is partitioned to include two portions, as shown for example insome embodiments of the wireless communication devices described herein.Further, while reference is made to a top display and a bottom display,the display arrangement and user interface could be arranged with thedisplays as shown switched. Finally, while a multifunction dial or softkeys are shown in some of the embodiments, other user interfaceactuators could be employed. For example, a rocker switch or a pluralityof three keys which would also enable cursoring up or down for selectioncould be used in place of the dial. Similarly, hard keys with dedicatedfunctions could be used in place of the soft keys shown. Also, the fourkeys cold be arranged in some other orientation, such as on the sides ofa square, or a “joystick” which can be found on phones from Ericsson,Inc. could perform all or some of the function of the four keys asshown.

[0107] As shown in FIG. 38-A, a standby screen is displayed in the topdisplay, while a portion of a multimedia menu is displayed in the bottomdisplay. In this example, a user has selected multimedia, and iscursoring through the options including slideshow, news, and e-mailusing, for example, a dial on the side of the device as shown anddescribed with respect to the wireless communication devices in theembodiments of FIGS. 5-36. As the user cursors through the options, suchas the options shown in FIG. 37, the current option, such as NEWS inthis case, is highlighted. Depending on the option highlighted, variousoptions are displayed above the soft keys which could be selected by theuser. The softkeys below the bottom display could correspond to the userinterface actuator keys shown and described with respect to the wirelesscommunication devices in the embodiments of FIGS. 5-36. For example, theuser also has options of returning to a home or main menu, selecting aparticular option, or requesting an update of the information.Preferably, a graphic related to the current option is also displayed inthe upper display. The graphic would change as the user cursors throughthe options The options could then be chosen by use of the dial. Forexample, the user could depress the dial inward to select news.

[0108] As shown in FIG. 38-B, when the news option is selected,additional options for news such as world news or national news areshown shown. When the dial is positioned on world news, the world newsgraphic is preferably displayed in the top display. If the user selectsworld news, a first headline and information is provided in the bottomdisplay, while an associated picture is displayed in the top display asshown in FIG. 38-C. The dial can be used to cursor through theinformation provided in the bottom display to view all the informationwhile the actuator keys at the bottom of the bottom display enable theuser to select additional headlines. For example, previous or nextheadlines could be selected. Alternatively, the user could select nextpicture if additional pictures are available within a particularheadline. Finally, when a user advances the next picture to the lastpicture as shown in FIG. 38-D, the user interface enables the user toselect a save option to save the headline and associated pictures.

[0109] As shown in the alternate embodiment of FIG. 39, a touch screenfor the bottom display could enable a user to select the options, whilea touch screen feature in the top display could enable the advancingthrough content shown in the top display. Similarly, as shown in thealternate embodiment of FIG. 40, touch screens could be employedexclusively on both displays. According to another alternate embodiment,the features of the user interface could be employed on a singledisplay. In particular, a text area at the bottom of the display isaccessible by a plurality of soft keys below the to display, while atouch-screen actuator enables the cursoring through a plurality ofpictures or a video. According to a further alternate embodiment, a dialcould be employed to cursor through content on the top display or topportion of a single display.

[0110] Turning now to FIG. 41, a specific embodiment of a user interfacewhich is for creating a slide show is shown. In particular, the user canselect an edit function of slide show feature, as shown in FIG. 41-A.The user can then select a particular slide show, such as a vacationslide show, as shown in FIG. 41-B. When a picture associated with theslide show is displayed, the user can enter text associated with thepicture. For example, the user can select a “Text” option, and entertext using, for example, the keypad on the wireless communicationdevice. Alternatively, the user could select a Speech option andverbally provide the information which will appear as text in thedisplay and stored with the slide show. Speech-to-text (STT) software,which is well known in the art could be employed either in the wirelesscommunication device or the network to convert the user speech to text.Preferably, a user can select a color for text which would be displayedon a device receiving the message if the device is a color display. Forexample, the user could select, in an option menu or on display, thatthe text will be in the color red. The text would then appear in redwhen the text message is composed or displayed when received by anotherdevice. Alternatively, the user's speech could be stored as a voice fileto be stored with the slide show and replayed when shown or transmittedto another user. Although the example of FIG. 41 uses a screen saver,the methods described be used to create any multimedia, such as a screensaver.

[0111] Turning now to FIGS. 42-57, flow charts show methods ofdisplaying information on a wireless communication device as describedherein or another suitable wireless communication device, Referringspecifically to FIG. 42, a flowchart shows a method of providing awireless communication device having a plurality of displays accordingto the present disclosure. A user obtains service from a serviceprovider at a step 4202. The user subscribes to receive informationcontent in a step 4204. The service provider downloads informationcontent to the user at a step 4206. It is then determined whether theuser has selected information content on a wireless communication deviceat a step 4208. If so, text is displayed on a first display at a step4210. A picture file related to the text, if available, is displayed ona second display at a step 4212. It is then determined whetheradditional information content is available at a step 4214. If so,another picture file and associated information is displayed at a step4216. It is then determined whether more information is desired at astep 4218. If so, additional information is displayed at a step 4220.Finally, it is determined whether the information being viewed isdesired to be saved at a step 4222. If so, the information is savedaccording to predetermined preferences at a step 4224. The user canreceive more information or save information according to the methodsdescribed in U.S. Application Serial No. 60/378,631, entitled METHOD OFAND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION TO A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONDEVICE (LF200A-Express Mail No.: EU281037834US) filed by the inventorsof the present invention and assigned to the same assignee as thepresent invention, the entire application of which is incorporated byreference.

[0112] Turning now to FIG. 43 a flowchart shows a method of providing awireless communication device having a plurality of displays accordingto the present disclosure. A user obtains service from a serviceprovider at a step 4302. The user subscribes to receive informationcontent in a step 4304. The service provider downloads informationcontent to the user at a step 4306. It is then determined whether theuser has selected information content on a wireless communication deviceat a step 4308. If so, text is displayed on a first portion of a displayat a step 4310. A picture file related to the text, if available, isdisplayed on a second portion of a display at a step 4312. It is thendetermined whether additional information content is available at a step4314. If so, another picture file and associated information isdisplayed at a step 4316. It is then determined whether more informationis desired at a step 4318. If so, additional information is displayed ata step 4320. Finally, it is determined whether the information beingviewed is desired to be saved at a step 4322. If so, the information issaved according to predetermined preferences at a step 4324.

[0113] Turning now to FIG. 44, a flowchart shows a method of displayinginformation content according to an alternate embodiment of the presentdisclosure. A user obtains service from a service provider at a step4402. The user subscribes to receive information content at a step 4404.The service provider downloads text, or a portion of text, of theinformation content which can be viewed by a user at a step 4406. It isthen determined whether the user has selected information content at astep 4408. If so, the service provider downloads the entire text and/orpicture file(s) associated with the information content at a step 4410.The information content and associated picture file is then displayed onthe wireless communication device at a step 4412. It is then determinedwhether additional information content is selected at a step 4414. Byonly downloading a portion of the data, the network will not becomeoverloaded and a user's device will not have memory capacity problemsfrom undesired content.

[0114] Turning now to FIG. 45, a flowchart shows a method of displayingcontent on a wireless communication device according to an alternateembodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, a wirelesscommunication device is provided having a movable element coupled to abody by a hinge at a step 4502. A first display is covered when themovable element is closed at a step 4504. A second display is alsocovered when the movable portion is closed at a step 4506. A user isthen able to access the first display by the first user interface at astep 4508. The first and second displays are then exposed when themovable element of the wireless communication device is opened in a step4510. The first user interface remains exposed when the movable elementis opened at a step 4512. The selection of content on the first displayby way of the first user interface is enabled at a step 4514. Finally,information related to the selection of content is then displayed on asecond display in a step 4516.

[0115] Turning now to FIG. 46, a flowchart shows a method of displayingcontent on a wireless communication device according to an alternateembodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, a wirelesscommunication device is provided having a movable element coupled to abody by a hinge at a step 4602. A first display is exposed when themovable portion is closed at a step 4604. A first user interface is alsoprovided when the movable portion is closed at a step 4606. A user isthen able to access the first display by the first user interface at astep 4608. A second display is then exposed when the movable portion ofthe wireless communication device is opened in a step 4610. The firstuser interface remains exposed when the movable portion is opened at astep 4612. The selection of content on the first display by way of thefirst user interface is enabled at a step 4614. Finally, informationrelated to the selection of content is then displayed on a seconddisplay in a step 4616.

[0116] Turning now to FIG. 47, a method of displaying informationaccording to an alternate embodiment of the present invention isdisclosed. A wireless communication device having a movable elementcoupled to a body is provided at a step 4702. A first display is exposedwhen the device is closed at a step 4704. A first user interfaceassociated with the first display is exposed at a step 4706. The user isable to select content on the first display by way of the first userinterface at a step 4708. The user can then display information relatedto the selection of content on the first display at a step 4710. Asecond display is exposed when the device is closed at a step 4712. Asecond user interface associated with the second display is exposed at astep 4714. The user is able to select content on the second display byway of the second user interface at a step 4716. The user can thendisplay information related to the selection of content on the seconddisplay at a step 4718. The user can open the device at a step 4720,exposing the first and second displays at a step 4722.

[0117] Turning now to FIG. 48, a flowchart shows a method of providing adisplay having multifunction capability according to an alternateembodiment of the present disclosure. A user obtains service from aservice provider at a step 4802. The user subscribes to receiveinformation content in a step 4804. A user interface is provided on afirst screen at a step 4806. A user accesses on the first screencategories of information available to be displayed at a step 4808. Theuser then selects a content category by way of the user interface on thefirst display at a step 4810. Information related to the content is thendisplayed on the first display at a step 4812. Finally, content relatedto the information displayed on the first display is preferablydisplayed on a second display at a step 4814. Accordingly, the firstdisplay can function both as a user interface to access content, and adisplay to display information.

[0118] Turning now to FIG. 49, a flowchart shows a method of providingseparate user interfaces for display according an alternate embodimentof the present disclosure. In particular, a user obtains service from aservice provider at a step 4902. The user subscribes to receiveinformation content at a step 4904. The user selects a category ofinformation to be displayed at a step 4906. A first portion of theinformation is displayed on a first display at a step 4908. The firstportion of information can then be reviewed with a first user interfaceat a step 4910. A second portion of information is then displayed on asecond display at a step 4912. The second portion of information can bereviewed with a second user interface at a step 4914.

[0119] Turning now to FIG. 50, a flowchart shows a method of enabling auser to review information according to an alternate embodiment of thepresent disclosure. A user obtains service from a service provider at astep 5002. The user subscribes to receive information content at a step5004. The service provider downloads text of information content to auser at a step 5006. The user selects a category of information to bedisplayed at a step 5008. A first portion of information is displayed ona first display at a step 5010. A picture file related to the firstinformation is displayed on a second display at a step 5012. The userthen cursors through information on the first display while maintainingthe picture file on a second display at a step 5014.

[0120] Turning now to FIG. 51, a flowchart shows a method of displayinginformation on a wireless communication device according to an alternateembodiment of the present disclosure. A user obtains service from aservice provider at a step 5102. The user subscribes to receiveinformation content at a step 5104. The service provider downloads textof information content to a user at a step 5106. The user selects acategory of information to be displayed at a step 5108. A first portionof information is displayed on a first display at a step 5110. Inparticular, a user cursors through first information using a firstelement of a user interface associated with the first display at a step51. The user selects an option on the first display using a secondelement of a user interface at a step 5114. Information displayed on thesecond display is then changed at a step 5116.

[0121] Turning now to FIG. 52, a flowchart shows a method of displayinginformation on a wireless communication device according to an alternateembodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, a wirelesscommunication device having a first display and a first user interfaceexposed when the wireless communication device is closed is shown at astep 5202. The first user interface enables a user to change the contentof the first display at a step 5204. The first portion of the wirelesscommunication device having the display is rotated to a second positionat a step 5206. The first display and the second display are thenviewable at a step 5208. Finally, the first user interface enables auser to change the information displayed on the second display at a step5210.

[0122] Turning now to FIG. 53, a flowchart shows a method of savingpower when displaying content on a wireless communication deviceaccording to an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure. A userobtains service from a service provider at a step 5302. The usersubscribes to receive information content at a step 5304. The useraccesses categories of information on the first screen of a wirelesscommunication device at a step 5306. A second display of the wirelesscommunication device remains in standby at a step 5308. Standby could bea blank screen or a low power operation of a display, such as displayinga standby screen in low brightness. The user then selects content havinga related picture file at a step 5310. The picture file is thendisplayed on a second display at a step 5312. It is then determinedwhether the user is finished displaying the picture file at a step 5314.If so, the second display is returned to the low power, standby mode ata step 5316.

[0123] Turning now to FIG. 54, a flowchart shows a method of enabling auser to set or change options associated with service provided by thewireless service provider from a remote location. The user obtainsservice from a service provider at a step 5402. The user is providedwith a log-in control webpage on the service provider's website at astep 5404. For example, the user would be required to provide a username and PIN to access the webpage associated with the service. If theuser had entered the proper log-in information at a step 5406, the useraccount information is provided on a computer at a step 5408. It is thendetermined whether the user desires to access account information at astep 5410. If so, the user selects an account information category, suchas the features or content available and shown in FIG. 37. The user thenaccesses information or changes settings as desired at a step 5414. Itis then determined whether the user desires to synchronize any changeswith the wireless communication device at a step 5416. If so, theinformation is synchronized according to predetermined preferences at astep 5418. Such synchronization can be found in the application serialNo. 60/378,631. Information is then displayed according to userpreferences at a step 5420.

[0124] Turning now to FIG. 55, a flow chart shows a method of creating aslide show on a wireless communication device according to the presentinvention. In particular, a user enters an option menu associated withthe wireless communication device at a step 5502. The user then selectsa slide show program at a step 5504. The user then opens an existingslide show file or creates a new slide show file and saves a picturefile to the new slide show at a step 5506. The user then preferablyenters information associated with a new picture file at a step 5507. Asshown in FIG. 41, the user can enter text manually using the keyboard,or using speech-to-text software. It is then determined whetheradditional picture files and information are intended to be stored at astep 5508. If not, the new slide show file is then saved at a step 5510.It is then determined whether the user desires to send the slide show ata step 5512. If so, the slide show is then transmitted to another deviceat a step 5514. The slide show could be sent by way of any of thecommunication links, such as any of the communication links from thewireless communication device 100 to any other device of FIG. 2.

[0125] For example, the new slide show could be transmitted from thewireless communication device 100 to the wireless communication device256 by way of the wireless communication network. Assuming that thewireless communication device 100 is capable of displaying a slide show,the wireless communication device could open the slide show and displayit on its display or plurality of displays. The wireless communicationdevice 100 could then save the new slide show, or synchronize with itsweb page for saving at a different location. Similarly, a slide showcould be created on a users website and coupled to a wirelesscommunication device by way of any communication link of FIG. 2.

[0126] Turning now to FIG. 56, a flow chart shows a method ofcustomizing information content received by a wireless communicationdevice according to the present invention. In particular, a user obtainsinformation content service from a service provider at step 5602. Theuser then select a category of information to be received at a step5604. The category of information could be associated with any advancepicture content service, such as a screen saver, a slide show, locationbased information, or some other advance picture content feature. Theuser then enters or selects a subcategory of information to be receivedat a step 5606. The user may then enter key words of interest ofinformation to be received at a step 5608. The user may then entergeographic location of information to be received at a step 5610.Finally, the user enters the type of information to be received at astep 5612. The user then receives the information with advance picturecontent feature based upon the entered information at a step 5614.

[0127] For example, the user may select a category of news, having asubcategory of local news, having a key word of interest being“politics”. The user may then enter a geographic location of a certaincity of interest, and enter the type of information such as “newsarticles” to be received. The entries could be manually entered by theuser, or accessed from a pull-down menu of options established by theservice provider. Accordingly, a user can tailor the information whichis received for any one of the advanced picture content features, whichmay also enable an advertiser to provide better targeted advertisements.The customizing of information could be performed on the wirelesscommunication device or a webpage accessible by the user and associatedwith the user's service,

[0128] Turning now to FIG. 57, a flowchart shows a method of displayingcontent on a wireless communication device according to an alternateembodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, a wirelesscommunication device is provided having a movable element coupled to abody by a hinge at a step 5702. A first display is exposed when themovable portion is closed at a step 5704. A first user interface is alsoprovided when the movable portion is closed at a step 5706. A user isthen able to access the first display by the first user interface at astep 5708. A second display is then exposed when the movable portion ofthe wireless communication device is opened in a step 5710. A thirddisplay is also simultaneously exposed when the movable portion isopened at a step 5712. The selection of content on the second display byway of the first user interface is enabled at a step 5714. Finally,information, such as a picture file related to the selection of content,is then displayed on the third display in a step 5716.

[0129] In summary, the present disclosure relates to method andapparatus for diplaying information on a wireless communication device.The foregoing discussion of the invention has been presented for purposeof illustration and description. Further, the description is not tolimit the invention to the form disclosed herein. Consequently,variations and modifications commensurate with the above teachingswithin the skill and knowledge of the relevant art, are within the scopeof the present invention. The embodiments discussed hereinabove arefurther intended to explain the best mode known of the invention and toenable others skilled in the art to utilize the invention in such, or inother, embodiments and with the various modification required by theirapplication or uses of the invention. It is intended that the any claimsto an invention be constructed to include alternative embodiments to theextent permitted by the prior art.

We claim:
 1. A cellular telephone having a touch screen user interface,said cellular telephone comprising: a touch screen element positioned ona surface of said cellular telephone; a display positioned above saidtouch screen element; and a keypad positioned below said touch screenelement.
 2. The cellular telephone of claim 1 further comprising asecond display.
 3. The cellular telephone of claim 2 wherein said seconddisplay provides caller ID information.
 4. The cellular telephone ofclaim 1 further comprising a user interface actuator positioned on aside of said cellular telephone.
 5. A cellular telephone having a touchscreen user interface, said cellular telephone comprising: a touchscreen element positioned on a surface of said cellular telephone; adisplay positioned above said touch screen element; and a plurality ofelement actuator keys positioned below said touch screen element; anumeric keypad positioned below said plurality of element actuator keys.6. The cellular telephone of claim 5 further comprising a second displayproviding caller ID information.
 7. The cellular telephone of claim 5wherein said further comprising a user interface actuator.
 8. Thecellular telephone of claim 5 wherein said user interface actuator ispositioned a side of said cellular telephone.
 9. A cellular telephonehaving a touch screen user interface, said cellular telephonecomprising: a first body portion having a numeric keypad; a touch screenelement positioned on said first body portion; a second body portioncoupled to said first body portion, said second body portion beingmovable between a closed position and an open position; a first displaypositioned on said second body portion, and a second display visiblewhen said second body portion is in a closed position.
 10. The cellulartelephone of claim 9 wherein said second display provides caller IDinformation.
 11. The cellular telephone of claim 9 further comprising aGPS receiver.
 12. The cellular telephone of claim 9 further comprising aremovable memory card.
 13. A cellular telephone having a touch screenuser interface, said cellular telephone comprising: a first bodyportion; a second body portion coupled to said first body portion by ahinge, said second body portion being movable between a closed positionand an open position; a touch screen element positioned on said firstbody portion adjacent to said hinge; a keypad positioned on said firstbody portion below said touch screen element; a display positioned onsaid second body portion; and a second display visible when said secondbody portion is in a closed position.
 14. The cellular telephone ofclaim 13 further comprising an infrared port.
 15. The cellular telephoneof claim 13 further comprising a user interface actuator.
 16. Thecellular telephone of claim 13 wherein said user interface actuator isvisible when said second body portion is in said closed position.
 17. Acellular telephone having a touch screen user interface, said cellulartelephone comprising: a first body portion; a second body portioncoupled to said first body portion by a hinge, said second body portionbeing movable between a first position and a second position; a touchscreen element positioned on said first body portion adjacent to saidhinge; a plurality of user interface actuator keys positioned on saidfirst body portion below said touch screen element; a numeric keypadpositioned on said first body portion below said plurality of userinterface actuator keys; a user interface actuator positioned on a sideof said wireless communication device; a first display positioned onsaid second body portion; a second display visible when said second bodyportion is in said closed position; and a removable memory card.
 18. Thecellular telephone of claim 17 further comprising a GPS receiver. 19.The user interface for a cellular telephone of claim 17 furthercomprising a microphone receiving voice signals.
 20. The user interfacefor a cellular telephone of claim 19 further comprising a voicerecognition circuit responsive to said voice signals.